Cheung Chau Population 2026
Cheung Chau has a population of 19,769, making it the #72 biggest city in 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, located in Islands. Roughly 0.3% of Hong Kong's population lives here. It is about 374× smaller than Hong Kong, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,769
Rank in Hong Kong
#72
Coordinates
22.21°N, 114.03°E
~4 m elevation · Asia/Hong_Kong
Distance to capital (Hong Kong)
17 km
11 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Islands
| City | Population | Rank in Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| San Tung Chung Hang | 116,000 | #19 |
| Tung Chung | 114,100 | #20 |
| Discovery Bay | 19,336 | #77 |
Cities near Cheung Chau
- Discovery Bay19,336 people · ~10 km away
- San Tung Chung Hang116,000 people · ~12 km away
- Wah Fu26,275 people · ~12 km away
- Pok Fu Lam77,100 people · ~12 km away
- Tung Chung114,100 people · ~12 km away
- South Horizons (Estate)29,180 people · ~13 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cheung Chau?
Cheung Chau has a population of 19,769 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #72 biggest city in Hong Kong.
What region is Cheung Chau in?
Cheung Chau is located in Islands, Hong Kong.
Is Cheung Chau the capital of Hong Kong?
No, the capital of Hong Kong is City of Victoria, about 17 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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